A1.1.1.5.1 Add, subtract, and/or multiply polynomial expressions (express answers in simplest form). Note: Nothing larger than a binomial multiplied by a trinomial.
A polynomial expression is shown below. (mx3 + 3) (2x2 + 5x + 2) – (8x5 + 20x4) The expression is simplified to 8x3 + 6x2 + 15x + 6. What is the value of m? A.–8 B. –4 C. 4 D. 8 Answer: D
A1.1.1.5.2 Factor Algebraic expressions, including difference of squares and trinomials. Note: Trinomials are limited to the form ax2 + bx + c where a is equal to 1 after factoring out all monomial factors.
When the expression x2 – 3x – 18 is factored completely, which is one of its factors? A.(x – 2) B. (x – 3) C. (x – 6) D. (x – 9) Answer: C
A1.1.1.5.3 Simplify/reduce a rational algebraic expression.
Simplify: x2 – 3 x – 10 /x2 + 6 x + 8; x ≠ –4, –2 A. -1 /2 x – 5/4 B. x2– 1 /2 x – 5 /4 C. x – 5 /x + 4 D. x + 5 /x–4
Answer: C
A1.1.1.5 - Simplify expressions involving polynomials.
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A1.1.1.5.1 Add, subtract, and/or multiply polynomial expressions (express answers in simplest form). Note: Nothing larger than a binomial multiplied by a trinomial.
A polynomial expression is shown below.(mx3 + 3) (2x2 + 5x + 2) – (8x5 + 20x4)
The expression is simplified to 8x3 + 6x2 + 15x + 6.
What is the value of m?
A.–8
B. –4
C. 4
D. 8
Answer: D
A1.1.1.5.2 Factor Algebraic expressions, including difference of squares and trinomials. Note: Trinomials are limited to the form ax2 + bx + c where a is equal to 1 after factoring out all monomial factors.
When the expression x2 – 3x – 18 is factored completely, which is one of its factors?A.(x – 2)
B. (x – 3)
C. (x – 6)
D. (x – 9)
Answer: C
A1.1.1.5.3 Simplify/reduce a rational algebraic expression.
Simplify:x2 – 3 x – 10 /x2 + 6 x + 8 ; x ≠ –4, –2
A. -1 /2 x – 5/4
B. x2– 1 /2 x – 5 /4
C. x – 5 /x + 4
D. x + 5 /x–4
Answer: C
Additional Resources:
PDESAS Algebra I Module 4Khan Academy - Polynomials
Khan Academy - Simplifying rational expression